Construction
Site clearing was tackled early on with little
difficulty. However, as the main construction got into full swing some eight
months later, more significant problems began to appear. The change in production
train specification made it necessary to add another five feet to the length
of the new building. This was only discovered when holding-down bolts for the
new train were laid out on site, long after the perimeter foundations had been
poured. The catalogue descriptions and specifications for other equipment selected
were similarly not received and reviewed until after the foundations had been
poured.
Leadbetter was not entirely satisfied with
the installation of the mechanical equipment for the dust-free paint shop. As
a registered mechanical engineer, he knew that the specifications governed the
quality of equipment, workmanship and performance. However, since these documents
had still not been formally approved, he was loath to discuss the matter with
Ivar Kontrak. Instead, he dealt directly with Amos Dent of Tinknockers Associates,
the mechanical sub-contractor. This led to strained relations on the site.
Another difficulty arose with the paint shop
because the local inspection authority insisted that the surplus paint disposal
arrangements be upgraded to meet the latest environmental standards.
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The
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